Being able to leverage these business visits over a weekend is appealing to me.

I figure we've got a year or two in the targeted areas and then we'll have to find another vein to tap.Having a father as a GC makes rehabilitating these kinds of properties especially appealing to us, either as a flip or a B(some number of R's, I forget).Are you actively investing? 

It might have been possible to appeal the ruling in case #1 and a different judge rule differently.

Hi @Leanne Kreps, check out my blog on why apartment syndication is an appealing investment vehicle.

If it takes you a week or two to do carpet and paint at a turnover, and then 2-4 more weeks to rent it out, you're probably looking at 8-10% vacancy over time, assuming no one ever quits paying or has to be evicted.  2 bedroom units can be a bit easier to rent because they can appeal to single people all the way up to small families.

Question: How would I or could I appeal the taxes and get them lower?

I plan to buy and hold so they look appealing.

So, I'm finding currently rented multifamily homes appealing in this regard.I know there are pros and cons of renting to Section 8s but I'm specifically wondering about what needs to be done by a new property owner with existing section 8 tenants.

If you did separate rentals at $50/room, that might work and appeal to mid market people.

Most important thing when starting is to make sure you look appealing to a lender. if not you are spinning your wheels.